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October 01, 2020 | International Edition
Linklaters Partner Duo Quit To Launch London Finance BoutiqueThe new firm will focus on international financial transactions.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
October 01, 2020 | International Edition
Ince Axes 50 Staff In Latest Cost-Cutting DriveThe redundancies have affected fee-earners as well as support staff, the firm told shareholders.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
September 30, 2020 | International Edition
Osborne Clarke Embroiled in Multi-Million Pound Negligence Battle With FTSE 100 DuoThe two property development giants claim Osborne Clarke failed to advise them correctly on a property options agreement.
By Simon Lock
3 minute read
September 30, 2020 | International Edition
Eight-Lawyer DWF Madrid Team Quits To Launch BoutiqueThe team set up their own employment law boutique this month, less than a year after the DWF and RCD merger.
By Simon Lock
3 minute read
September 29, 2020 | International Edition
Ince Mulls Office Downsize As Gateley Set to Return Salaries to FullGateley also confirmed it has made use of the U.K. government's tax deferral scheme.
By Simon Lock
3 minute read
September 28, 2020 | International Edition
Charles Russell Speechlys Elects Head of Private Client as Senior PartnerThe firm has also appointed a new non-executive director to sit on its advisory council.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
September 28, 2020 | International Edition
Mishcon Strikes Back With London Litigation Hire From US FirmIt comes after the firm lost two disputes partners to U.K. rivals earlier this month.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
September 28, 2020 | International Edition
Ince Launches New Europe Base With Local Firm TakeoverIt is the firm's first office launch in nearly 18 months, when it opened in Gibraltar.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
September 25, 2020 | International Edition
Over Half of Top UK Law Firm Partners Attended Private School, Research FindsThe study, done in collaboration with 10 leading law firms, found that lawyers from lower socio-economic backgrounds took a year and a half longer on average to reach the partnership.
By Simon Lock
4 minute read
September 23, 2020 | International Edition
DWF Advocacy Heads Quit The FirmThey are the latest exits from the firm, which earlier in the year undertook a cost-cutting programme which saw a number of departures.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read